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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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